Lightsaber Fighting Styles

Form I Determination (Shii-Cho)

The Way of the SarlaacDifficulty: Moderate (10)Attack: Add Sense DiceDamage: Add Control Dice-Add Control Dice to Disarming attempts, either by or against you.During the Old Jedi Order, Younglings started out by learning Form I before beginning a Padawanapprenticeship with a Jedi Master. It is done so, because as Kreia commented, Form I is one of the easiest formsto learn, yet still powerful. Their training included learning to deflect plasma bolts from training remotes whilebeing blindfolded or covered up by a practice helmet.

Form II Contention (Makashi)

The Way of the YsalamirDifficulty: Difficult (15)Attack vs Lightsaber: Add Sense DiceDamage: Add Control DiceLightsaber (Parrying): +2D-Subtract 5D when attempting to deflect blaster bolts,-Add Control Dice when resisting Force PowersAfter Form I's proliferation as a lightsaber combat technique, Form II, or Way of the Ysalamiri, came about as ameans of lightsaber-to- lightsaber combat. It was described as being very elegant, powerful, and requiringextreme precision, allowing the user to attack and defend with minimal effort, while his opponent tires himselfout, often wielding the blade one-handed for greater range of movement and fluidity. The form relied onparries, thrusts, and small, precise cutsas opposed to the blocking and slashing of the other forms. Form IIcountered sun djem, the goal of early Form I masters, by being well trained in prevention of disarming andweapon destruction.

Form III Resilience (Soresu)

Way of the MynockDifficulty: Moderate (10)Defense vs Current Target: Add Sense Dice.

Blaster Bolt Deflection: Add Control Dice.

-Subtract 2D when making normal attacks.Originally, Form III was developed as a counter to blaster weapons used by single but mostly, numerousopponents. Due to the rise in popularity and distribution of blaster weapons, more and more Jedi were forced toadapt a fighting style which allowed them to combat various enemies firing from a multitude of directions,mostly basing their "attack" on the deflection base their style more on wide, sweeping strokes left the Jedi opento blaster fire. Form III however, enabled a Force user to maintain a constant shield of deflectionary strokes bymaking short, quick sweeps, close to the body, leaving as little of the Jedi open to attack for as short as possible.Form III represented the most defensive form of the seven disciplines.

Form IV Aggression (Ataru)

Way of the Hawk-BatDifficulty: Difficult (15)Damage: Add Control Dice and Half Control Dice, Rounded Down.Defense vs Current Target: Add Sense Dice-Subtract 2D from general defense-Subtract 3D when deflecting blaster bolts.The history of Ataru stretched back through the Old Republic, at least as early as the Mandalorian Wars, whereit was commonly employed by Jedi of that day. Ataru continued to be a common form among the Jedi in thelatter stages of the Republic. An aggressive style, Form IV was fast-paced and effective against singleopponents, though weaker in prolonged combat and confined spaces. Ataru was characterized by Force-assistedacrobatics, both for attack and defense, and fast, powerful strikes.

Form V Perseverance (Shien)

Way of the Krayt DragonDifficulty: Difficult (15)Attack: Add Sense DiceDamage: Add Control Dice-Subtract 2D while defending from your current target-Add 2D when deflecting blaster boltsTo the Jedi of the ancient Republic who developed and employed the classical Form V Shien, the form wasknown as the Perseverance Form. Shien was described as being well adapted to guarding against blaster fireand enemy strikes without compromising one's ability to launch powerful counterattacks, though was less

effective against a single opponent. Shien was known to have existed at least as early as the Jedi Civil War.With its focus against blaster fire, Shien kept in mind that Jedi were often outnumbered by their opponents andneeded to defend themselves while retaining offensive capability. The opening stance for Shien was a highguard position, with the hilt held in a two-handed grip above the user's head, and the blade angled upwards andbehind the user. The dominant leg would be back, enabling powerful step-through strikes to be utilized.

Form VI Moderation (Niman)

Way of the RancorDifficulty: Moderate (10)Attack: Add Half Sense Dice, Rounded downDefence: Add Half Control Dice, Rounded downBlaster Bolt Deflection: Add Half Sense Dice, Rounded downSaves vs Force Powers: Add Half Control Dice, Rounded down-May attempt Intimidation, Persuasion and Con as free actions during battle. The Jedi receives half of his SenseDice, rounded down, as a bonus to these actions.Niman attempted to balance all elements of lightsaber combat, combining the techniques from Forms that camebefore into a less intensely demanding combat style. The result was that the users' skill in each individual areaof lightsaber combat was relatively moderatethey did not excel in any one area. Due to its "jack-of-all-trades"nature, the success of this form is largely dependent on the practitioner's intuition, improvisation, and creativityin combat rather than the rote responses derived from other forms. This broad generalization made Form VIwell suited for diplomats, as they could spend their time training in the areas of politics and negotiation insteadof combat training.

Form VII Ferocity (Juyo)

Way of the VornskrDifficulty: Moderate (10)Attack: Add Sense DiceDamage: Add Control DicePassive Defense: -3DDefense vs Current Target: Add Sense Dice-May attempt extra strikes or defenses equal to Half Control (round down)-Must roll Willpower at Moderate difficulty to stop fighting. This check is increased in difficulty by one step forevery Dark Side Point the character has.

Intrepid, somewhat direct movements were used in combination with advanced techniques involving Forcepowered jumps and motions. Form VII did not appear as fancy as Form IV, as there were not moves liketwirling and flipping, but the technical requirements were much higher. Juyo used seemingly free-wheeling andopen movements, but with utter control on the part of the wielder. The end result, if practiced correctly, was avery unpredictable lightsaber style. The staccato swings and flow of the form made it seem as if the attackswere not linkedbut in reality, it was merely confusing the opponent. Juyo demanded the emotional andphysical intensity of Form V, but it much more effectively controlled itif mastered. Juyo, when fullymastered, resulted in extraordinary power.